Pam Cook, professor of mathematical sciences and associate dean of engineering, has been named Unidel Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware. An applied mathematician, her research focuses on mathematical modeling of fluids and the prediction of flow properties, with a current emphasis on complex (visco-elastic) fluids. Professor Cook chaired UD’s Department of Mathematical Sciences for nine years and chaired the University’s Commission on the Status of Women for six years. She is a fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and an associate fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. >> Read More |